How long did it take you to earn enough to provide for your living expenses? I'm currently taking crash courses for digital marketing and planning to learn digital art while i'm applying for interships / jobs. I'll also be using social media to hopefully earn as well w/ my passions. I'd like to focus on just one passion, but i'm not sure which is likely to bring me income faster because of my current problems.
@@gurlypops1806 it took me 6 months. But I got lucky with my situation with social media for it to happen that fast. My advice would be to do both if you can! My other majors in college have only helped me overall with my art career. Especially if you’re relying on making money right away, I would make that a priority until your art can gradually provide enough money.
You are married, heart broken! 😊 I guess exactly, you are Filipino because of your English accent! Self-learning is the best choice for th art but you should know what are they teaching at university!
@@AshleighKing Thank you so much for the advice! I can't express enough how much your video and replying to me has helped ❤️. I've been desperately looking for answers, so confused and conflicted. You're a blessing to so many of us just by opening up about your journey. Thank you, wholeheartedly. I hope you have a wonderful day ahead!
@@gurlypops1806 she is being super nice...but if I was your advisor, I would say get good at marketing because it's easier to get an income fast from it, then take your time with art because it's harder to break into the industry, once you get really good at digital art, companies will hire you or freelance. But it's saturated and one has to be really good.
I graduated degree in architecture few months back but suddenly i dont want to do it anymore (as a job). Few months of jobless life made me realize that the part of architecture that i enjoyed in the past was always the artistic and conceptual phase. I still dont know what i am going to do tbh. I want to do art but it is so hard get inspired😭 i want to fast forward this part of my life to the part where i already figured out what i actually want to do
This is exactly what I felt about architecture! It’s a tough realization, I’m sorry. But I’m hoping you’ll find your path soon! It took me a few years, wishing you the best.
I think architecture schools can be a terrible way to kill some artists inspiration because you’re learning to draw in a more technical and industrial way, so if you’ve been to architecture I can understand what you feel. I graduated 6 years ago and never worked in this field but today I’m still struggling with thoses « rules of drawing » I learned through architecture. My advice would be - at this time, trying to be a full time artist for only 6 months - try to forget everything you thought you knew about art and explore like you’ve never draw in your life. Look at your art journey as if you were a 10 yo. It heals slowly, i can tell. Hope you’ll find your creativity again 😘
Life is hard isn't it? Here are the things that helped me as an artist. 1) My wife is also an artist and she is very encouraging. We even paint commission together 2) I'm a Math teacher but found a job as an art teacher in the Philippines. I taught art to grades 1 through 5 for 3 years. Being surrounded by free art materials and having to teach it to kids, I learned how to paint with acrylics, tempera, watercolor, etc. Before this job I mostly drew and created small clay sculptures. 3) Do it for fun. I also wish I could do art full-time and get paid to create it. Most of the time I don't get paid but I still do it because it is fun. It wasn't fun for maybe 2 or 4 years but eventually I became skillful enough that I know 90% of the time I will get good results. 4) Finally, make sure you exercise because I have so many body pains from seating for hours at a time and I could have avoided much suffering if I had an exercise routine. Good luck and remember that art is a treasure, not always a business.
I started painting after nearly 25/28 years. I started to paint to keep my sanity because I lost my parents within 23 days of each other's death. It was traumatic and I needed help and art helped me rediscover myself and manage my emotions. Just make a start dont think is all I have to say. People will always have something to say, art is very personal and very soul searching. If you dont know what to say, pick a brush and it will soon come out.
Thank you so much Ashleigh! I admire how you make your amazing videos. This vlog really answered a lot of questions how you do your stuff and all your advices on how to be a full time artist truly make sense. It's nice to know that you're proud to have Asian descent with Chinese-Filipino culture upbringings. God bless & keep being an Artist!
Thank you for all of your answers and thank you to all the people who sent you questions! Especially the financial, anxiety and social media parts needs to be talked about because I know a lot artists, including myself, who are still figuring out their individual balances and possabilities to make everything work. You are a wonderful and inspiring artist Ashleigh!
So incredibly happy they helped you! Everyone asked so many great questions, so I tried to answer the ones I wish someone would’ve talked about when I was looking be a full time artist. Thank you for your kind comments Lina 🥰💖
An art degree gives one knowledge but it doesn’t give a person raw talent. I was born with pencil in my hand, often thought about art school when l was young, but soon realised that talent can’t be taught, only honed. It’s encouraging to watch videos like yours, thank you 😊
I agree that most art schools aren't worth it.But it has nothing to do with talent. Art is not a talent it's a skill. Talent might play a role in how fast you learn something but it's less than 5% of what makes you an artist. There are professional artists who had no talent, in fact most of the best artists ever learned it through sheer hard work and repetition. Anybody can learn art. People are born with different levels of passion for art but not different levels of skill. Their passion makes them work on it more, gaining more mileage than the average person at a young age. You can learn art at any age . Jonathan Hardesty started learning art at the age of 22 and now he is teaching at Schoolism because of the amount of effort he put into it. Marco Bucci(One of her favourite artists she has mentioned in this video) has a video where he talks about how he became a successful artist even though he had no talent. Marc Brunet and Samdoesarts also talk about it in the videos about 'worst art advices'. Ironically, artists who see themselves as 'talented' instead of hardworking come to a point where they hit a wall. Everything is learned through repetition. You can check out the book 'The Talent Code: Greatness isn't Born it's Grown' by Daniel Coyle. You can be a phenomenal artist even if you have zero talent. All you need is repetition. In terms of learning art, online courses like Proko, Schoolism, New Masters Academy etc and online schools like CGMA, CG Spectrum are the best to learn art. Also youtube tutorials. These are way cheaper options which no generation before us had access to :D
I really like what you're doing and the way you approach your art and this channel. So I try to like and comment every video to support and spread a little positivity because social media can be a mean and toxic place. Even though I think your community is very lovely and a special place among TH-cam channels.
I love the fact that you want to be honest with us and share your art journey. I have learned something and I am inspired by you, your videos, and your art. Also, I am proud of you, even though we do not know each other, however, I want to support your journey as another artist who too self-taught and want to start an art journey again. Thank you for posting your video and have an awesome day.
Everything in this clip is very relaxing and enjoyable. I love your mindset about art careers and the way you try to give answers with honest opinions. Great job! I subscribed to your channel already 😃
Ashleigh, you are young, talented and most of important thing is you are so in love with art, so keep trying and be happy because there is no answer for art and it is just between the artist, you and people who feel and interpret your art. Have a good day! 😉
I found your channel recently, and inspired by you, I restarted my watercolor painting journey. It is so hard to keep it up, but when I do, I feel so much more peace inside of me, and it adds such an aesthetic layer to my life. Enjoyed watching all your videos 😊
Beautiful video and very informative. You are such a peaceful person and have a wonderful personality. You nailed that painting with those loose strokes and your inspiration of impressionistic art by your mentioned favourite artists comes across beautifully. At first I was doubtful about how it would end but glad to say I was in for an amazing surprise. Looking forward to more. 💜
I really appreciate you saying that! I’m glad to know my goals towards looser brushstrokes are getting closer. I feel like that every time I paint haha 😅 thank you 🤍
Most successful artists I know have a marketing degree like you. It says it all really. Remember, it doesn't matter what your art is like, if you don't know how to market yourself, no one will see it. And vice versa.
Also the story you tell greatly impacts the way people perceive the art. Your art with your story is more enjoyable than your art in a vacuum, more or less. Obviously the art still needs to be pretty damn good.
that's the trouble I'm having right now.... I spent the last several years focusing on developing my art skills and practice - but I didn't pay any attention to marketing until my senior year. Now I'm kind of lost in the weeds. I'm going to focus on graduating and hopefully pick up marketing skills as I go in the next few years. It feels daunting but I would love to make my art into a job and I know I have the skills - just not the marketing skills yet.
You are amazing Ashleigh, I am following you since you have 2 videos on your channel and I am happy to see that you are growing as an artist day by day and you are allowing your learning process to share with everyone that's what I love about you and your channel. I always feel good after watching your vlogs and it helps me keep going in my journey as well.
This was really interesting! I have a channel sharing my journey as a full time artist, since I quit my job in banking a year ago. I share everything I'm doing and learning along the way, with lots of advice for beginners, and painting tutorials too! You're an inspiration Ashleigh!
Why am i crying. 🥲 your voice is so soothing and i needed those words. 🥺 omg you came from phil but you are chinese but you actually look like a Filipino!. Nice!.
Hello Ashleigh, you are so BEAUTIFUL and thank you for sharing!! I'm SO late in the game as far as wanting to become an Artist because I've fought "perfectionism & fear of failure" for years!! I'm 58 now and to me, age is just a number but, this year I've really wanted to know how can I incorporate learning Art into my college course schedule as well as, family/personal obligations? My soul is truly calling for me to do Art!! Btw your videos are always so calming!!❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
You absolutely can still incorporate art into your college courses and life! So happy you’re following that desire 😊 I appreciate your kind comments and I’m wishing you the best! 💖
You are extremely talented, especially because you are mostly self taught...ignore others! I didn't do art in school. I am also self taught and didn't think my art was any good until others saw it and wanted to buy it as gifts for others. Your process is really good and if you ever decide to do a tutorial without having to explain what you are doing just like what you did today where the process of you painting start to finish is sufficient👍🏽
Sales and good are not the same thing and good art. Sadly, people will buy anything. They know less than you. Don’t fool yourself. A good teacher will open your eyes and make your learning easier and shorter. I am tired of people saying they are self taught and are professional artists. You don’t know what you don’t know.
I enjoy watching your videos about arts since I also love arts ..your videos ,the way you present its calm and interesting. I learned a lot from you .. keep doing great things.. thank you
I really like how detailed your watercolor painting is of that building. Helpful to see how you juxtaposed the brick color with the cool grey accents. I appreciate you explaining your art journey, and your family ancestry. A neat combination of nationalities!
Thanks for sharing. I am a newbie, who wasn't interested due to a lot of reasons. Now I have started to learn and am enjoying it. I follow lessons and workshops. God bless.
I've avoided social media for years because I feel happier when I stay more private. But I am willing to give that up to make a career in art. This summer - after I graduate - I'm going to give TH-cam and social media a serious try.
Hello there...I first started out with oils and painting florals. I started out taking floral art classes at Michael's from a gal who studied from a teacher who was connected with Bob Ross. The teacher's style was wet on wet. I took week long classes and in that class I heard about the artist who taught my teacher his style of painting in oils. His name is Gary Jenkins and he had been painting for years. I took many week long classes with him. I then got interested in the Thomas Kincaid style of painting landscapes. I loved those cottages he painted with flowers everywhere. I taught myself by studying his style and his colors he chose. I also bought DVD tutorials from another artist but he painted landscapes in acrylics. That did not stop me. He had a lot to teach in his dvds and books. I just painted what he painted in oils. His name is Jerry Yarnell. I found him on the internet. There is also an artist named Dorothy Dent who paints in oils. She has plenty of books out with instructions as well as tracings of what you are going to paint which are pullouts. She also has dvds of landscape tutorial paintings which are really pretty. She loves painting barns, covered bridges, farm like homes, or woods with paths. I have always thought flowers looked pretty in watercolor. I bought books on watercolor, books with drawings on watercolor paper. Then I stumbled across two artist who paint botanical florals in watercolor via Patreon. I also like watercolor because the brushes are easier to clean. It took forever to clean my oil brushes. Plus there are no fumes in watercolor. Anyway, you might want to check out those artists who paint in oils and have books/tutorials with pullouts that I mentioned. I do hope this helps.
Degrees are great but I dropped out of college. Built and grew into a sales career with a global manufacture where I’ve passed over in management rolls but they keep coming back to me for ideas, thoughts etc. All good, I out work them and just took home a major industry spotlight award . None of which my managers with degrees can say have
You have a best supporting partner! It’s very rare when a person sacrifices just to make you happy ❤ I have a same situation with my partner. He’s been supporting me for last two years so I can do what I love but I often feel bad and I hope one day I can make a big contribution to our life!
Je viens, juste, de voir votre vidéo et je suis admirative par votre parcours. Quel courage, quelle détermination, quelle patience. Vraiment on reste vivant quand on a une passion. C'est ça qui vous porte. J'adore vos peintures. Je vous regarde du Sud de la France. I have just seen your video and I am in awe of your journey. What courage, what determination, what patience. Really we stay alive when we have a passion. That's what carries you. I love your paintings.I'm looking at you from South of France.
Thank you for always inspiring me to do my art, Ash! Keep doing it! I love your arts and your personality as well. 💖 Anyways, nice to know that your mother's family side was grew up here in the Philippines, Ash. ☺
@@AshleighKing I'm from Dasmariñas Cavite. I don't know if you're familiar with this place. Hehe! How about your mother's fam side? Where place they grew up here in the Philippines? 😊
hi im a filipino also hehehe ...im an artist too im so inspired your work as an artist, through this little by little my passion starting to ignite, because many years ago i stop oil painting on canvass, thank you po for the inspiration
I knew you have asian blood/culture. Following your page recently. How I came across your page? I'm a newbie who discovered that I kinda have a talent (I'm so brave to call myself an artist 😁). I'm attending art classes but the first one really didn't help me to learn a lot, but in fairness to her she encouraged me to attend her classes and months after, I'm surprised with the outcome that I'm able to put my ideas, colors, love and turning my stress into positive environment. You are such a beautiful inspiration to many like me, a beginner to be more inspired doing my New Me! I liked the way you are doing your art, sharing how you are doing it. It looks simple to follow but what I see is the love, time, effort and dedication...you are amazing. Congratulations! Please continue to be an inspiration to people like me.
I wish you always success and success. I love decorative prostrations and I love arts and drawing. For me, it is an amazing and beautiful thing. It is sad to hide our talent and not show it to people. We must continue. I am unable and I am looking for a TH-cam channel that explains what is inside me. I love these things and enjoy watching them. From the bottom of my heart, I follow you from the Middle East, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I love you so much💖💖
Super calming and insightful😯 Your path is so unique and inspiring 💖 When there's a will there's a way and I'm glad you didn't drop doing art because now you're inspiring so many to keep loving and doing art😤💖
I just found your channel and I’m very glad I did. You are so well spoken and are multi talented. You are also very smart. You are a very easy person to watch with your art work and it is spectacular. I can’t wait to see more of your videos.
me : working in an artstore in germany "How much you spent on art material?" Overall.I meet artists every day😘 and I can give you some simple advise "grab the mediumHigh priced stuff. It will pay off in the end."Especially in paints and papers. High-priced paints are most of the time just medium and pigment..a high amount of pigment. While cheap variants are mixed with multiple stuff and fewer pigments. Being a beginner I'd advise people to buy the basic colors of well-established brands than the cheap variant of a no-name company. Simply turn the product around and read what is in it. You will see the difference right away!Plus: if buying a small selection of paints you learn to mix !🥰nice video and good luck
@@AshleighKing Absolutely! May I give you a lil TIP for a nice brand whose quality is really amazing? The German brand Schminke : especially the Norma oil colors are Awesome! They have also for students the 'akademie'quality which is already stunning!
Hi I'm from England! Loved your Watercolour. I haven't used watercolours in years. I stayed on in school til 18, studied Graphic Design but I do love drawing. Never really did anything with it workwise. I did sell one of my drawings on ebay, although not for much but its a start. For many years I've been moving from temporary job to temporary job but never really settling anywhere except for my last job where I was for 3.5 years. I loved it there but then COVID messed that up and I was unemployed for a while. But I've been looking into side hustles as a way to make extra money. I do a little bit of ebay reselling and have been trying to sell some of my work on there. I think its great you go out to paint/draw. I actually prefer to use photos as reference. I don't know if you find this but drawing and painting can be quite therapeutic. When you're really focused on something its like meditation. Keep up the good work!
Great arts work and you look Filipina. Thank you for sharing your arts work. You are jalf Chinese and Italy great combination and yiu stay in Philippines . Keep safe amd God bless
I share my artwork online but it's a very slow growth and slow process for me. I am getting a little discouraged, although it's only been a couple years I've been trying harder at my artwork and writing career.
I have a similar story I choice finance as my subject only because I was good in accounts I never had an idea of art as a profession. I got depression while I was graduating and after that I don't what happened I changed field I guess 7-8 times I started with Govt exam then 3D modeling then Data visualization courses then SQL course then python course then again web development courses I paid alot of money here and there(parents income). I think I was indecisive and impulsive I don't know why I was very anxious the whole time now we are left with no money, no skills I want to learn and have a career in art but I need money for stability and guidance for art I don't have tools too. I feel like a failure and have had suidical thoughts alot of times. I don't know where I am going to end up.
Das wäre super , bei uns nur selten umsetzbar . Weil man dank Klischeedenken , es fast unmöglich ist anerkannt zu werden . In diesem Sinne viel Erfolg und Glück für ihre Zukunft 🌟🍀🤗
Parabéns pelo canal. Você é uma grande artista porque nunca para de tentar e é uma grande inspiração pela sua coragem e constância . Te acompanho desde o primeiro video. Obrigada por compartilhar sua jornada. Beijos!!
I hope you enjoy this q&a vlog!! Please ask more questions if I missed anything! I’ll answer them in the comments 😊💖
How long did it take you to earn enough to provide for your living expenses? I'm currently taking crash courses for digital marketing and planning to learn digital art while i'm applying for interships / jobs. I'll also be using social media to hopefully earn as well w/ my passions. I'd like to focus on just one passion, but i'm not sure which is likely to bring me income faster because of my current problems.
@@gurlypops1806 it took me 6 months. But I got lucky with my situation with social media for it to happen that fast. My advice would be to do both if you can! My other majors in college have only helped me overall with my art career. Especially if you’re relying on making money right away, I would make that a priority until your art can gradually provide enough money.
You are married, heart broken! 😊 I guess exactly, you are Filipino because of your English accent! Self-learning is the best choice for th art but you should know what are they teaching at university!
@@AshleighKing Thank you so much for the advice! I can't express enough how much your video and replying to me has helped ❤️. I've been desperately looking for answers, so confused and conflicted. You're a blessing to so many of us just by opening up about your journey. Thank you, wholeheartedly. I hope you have a wonderful day ahead!
@@gurlypops1806 she is being super nice...but if I was your advisor, I would say get good at marketing because it's easier to get an income fast from it, then take your time with art because it's harder to break into the industry, once you get really good at digital art, companies will hire you or freelance. But it's saturated and one has to be really good.
I graduated degree in architecture few months back but suddenly i dont want to do it anymore (as a job). Few months of jobless life made me realize that the part of architecture that i enjoyed in the past was always the artistic and conceptual phase. I still dont know what i am going to do tbh. I want to do art but it is so hard get inspired😭 i want to fast forward this part of my life to the part where i already figured out what i actually want to do
This is exactly what I felt about architecture! It’s a tough realization, I’m sorry. But I’m hoping you’ll find your path soon! It took me a few years, wishing you the best.
thank youu so much
I think architecture schools can be a terrible way to kill some artists inspiration because you’re learning to draw in a more technical and industrial way, so if you’ve been to architecture I can understand what you feel. I graduated 6 years ago and never worked in this field but today I’m still struggling with thoses « rules of drawing » I learned through architecture. My advice would be - at this time, trying to be a full time artist for only 6 months - try to forget everything you thought you knew about art and explore like you’ve never draw in your life. Look at your art journey as if you were a 10 yo. It heals slowly, i can tell. Hope you’ll find your creativity again 😘
Join landscape as masters..its gets my artistic self going..
Life is hard isn't it? Here are the things that helped me as an artist. 1) My wife is also an artist and she is very encouraging. We even paint commission together 2) I'm a Math teacher but found a job as an art teacher in the Philippines. I taught art to grades 1 through 5 for 3 years. Being surrounded by free art materials and having to teach it to kids, I learned how to paint with acrylics, tempera, watercolor, etc. Before this job I mostly drew and created small clay sculptures. 3) Do it for fun. I also wish I could do art full-time and get paid to create it. Most of the time I don't get paid but I still do it because it is fun. It wasn't fun for maybe 2 or 4 years but eventually I became skillful enough that I know 90% of the time I will get good results. 4) Finally, make sure you exercise because I have so many body pains from seating for hours at a time and I could have avoided much suffering if I had an exercise routine. Good luck and remember that art is a treasure, not always a business.
I started painting after nearly 25/28 years. I started to paint to keep my sanity because I lost my parents within 23 days of each other's death. It was traumatic and I needed help and art helped me rediscover myself and manage my emotions. Just make a start dont think is all I have to say. People will always have something to say, art is very personal and very soul searching. If you dont know what to say, pick a brush and it will soon come out.
I always look forward to Ashleigh’s calm and relaxing videos. You are doing a great job with the quality of videos you produce. This is exceptional ❤️
I appreciate that so much Nelle! Thank you 💖
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Your hard work has definitely payed off!! You have some amazing skills! And that is a lovely painting!! Your loose brushstrokes are GOALS.
I really appreciate you saying so! So happy I’ve been able to get some consistent practice in 😊
Thank you so much Ashleigh! I admire how you make your amazing videos. This vlog really answered a lot of questions how you do your stuff and all your advices on how to be a full time artist truly make sense. It's nice to know that you're proud to have Asian descent with Chinese-Filipino culture upbringings. God bless & keep being an Artist!
So happy it was helpful! Yes very proud of my Asian descent 😊 I appreciate your kind comments!
Thank you for all of your answers and thank you to all the people who sent you questions!
Especially the financial, anxiety and social media parts needs to be talked about because I know a lot artists, including myself, who are still figuring out their individual balances and possabilities to make everything work.
You are a wonderful and inspiring artist Ashleigh!
So incredibly happy they helped you! Everyone asked so many great questions, so I tried to answer the ones I wish someone would’ve talked about when I was looking be a full time artist. Thank you for your kind comments Lina 🥰💖
An art degree gives one knowledge but it doesn’t give a person raw talent.
I was born with pencil in my hand, often thought about art school when l was young, but soon realised that talent can’t be taught, only honed.
It’s encouraging to watch videos like yours, thank you 😊
I agree that most art schools aren't worth it.But it has nothing to do with talent. Art is not a talent it's a skill. Talent might play a role in how fast you learn something but it's less than 5% of what makes you an artist. There are professional artists who had no talent, in fact most of the best artists ever learned it through sheer hard work and repetition. Anybody can learn art. People are born with different levels of passion for art but not different levels of skill. Their passion makes them work on it more, gaining more mileage than the average person at a young age. You can learn art at any age . Jonathan Hardesty started learning art at the age of 22 and now he is teaching at Schoolism because of the amount of effort he put into it. Marco Bucci(One of her favourite artists she has mentioned in this video) has a video where he talks about how he became a successful artist even though he had no talent. Marc Brunet and Samdoesarts also talk about it in the videos about 'worst art advices'. Ironically, artists who see themselves as 'talented' instead of hardworking come to a point where they hit a wall. Everything is learned through repetition. You can check out the book 'The Talent Code: Greatness isn't Born it's Grown' by Daniel Coyle. You can be a phenomenal artist even if you have zero talent. All you need is repetition. In terms of learning art, online courses like Proko, Schoolism, New Masters Academy etc and online schools like CGMA, CG Spectrum are the best to learn art. Also youtube tutorials. These are way cheaper options which no generation before us had access to :D
I really like what you're doing and the way you approach your art and this channel. So I try to like and comment every video to support and spread a little positivity because social media can be a mean and toxic place. Even though I think your community is very lovely and a special place among TH-cam channels.
That’s incredibly kind! I really appreciate you ☺️
I love the fact that you want to be honest with us and share your art journey. I have learned something and I am inspired by you, your videos, and your art. Also, I am proud of you, even though we do not know each other, however, I want to support your journey as another artist who too self-taught and want to start an art journey again. Thank you for posting your video and have an awesome day.
Every blog of yours is a dream for me. I hope to experience life outside the home freely...love you 💜
Much love! Wishing you the best 🥰
Everything in this clip is very relaxing and enjoyable. I love your mindset about art careers and the way you try to give answers with honest opinions. Great job! I subscribed to your channel already 😃
Ashleigh, you are young, talented and most of important thing is you are so in love with art, so keep trying and be happy because there is no answer for art and it is just between the artist, you and people who feel and interpret your art. Have a good day! 😉
Thank you so much for the encouragement 💖 have an amazing week!
I found your channel recently, and inspired by you, I restarted my watercolor painting journey. It is so hard to keep it up, but when I do, I feel so much more peace inside of me, and it adds such an aesthetic layer to my life. Enjoyed watching all your videos 😊
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after 8 years my hands missed all the lines and curves with colors and papers ..thanks a lot ashleigh. you inspired me to draw again and be an artist.
Beautiful video and very informative. You are such a peaceful person and have a wonderful personality. You nailed that painting with those loose strokes and your inspiration of impressionistic art by your mentioned favourite artists comes across beautifully. At first I was doubtful about how it would end but glad to say I was in for an amazing surprise. Looking forward to more. 💜
I really appreciate you saying that! I’m glad to know my goals towards looser brushstrokes are getting closer. I feel like that every time I paint haha 😅 thank you 🤍
Most successful artists I know have a marketing degree like you. It says it all really.
Remember, it doesn't matter what your art is like, if you don't know how to market yourself, no one will see it. And vice versa.
Also the story you tell greatly impacts the way people perceive the art. Your art with your story is more enjoyable than your art in a vacuum, more or less. Obviously the art still needs to be pretty damn good.
@@cory99998 Ashleigh King art is not that good though that looks like a painting they do in highschool.
Well said and many real artists have no degree at all
Thats with anything in life.
that's the trouble I'm having right now.... I spent the last several years focusing on developing my art skills and practice - but I didn't pay any attention to marketing until my senior year. Now I'm kind of lost in the weeds. I'm going to focus on graduating and hopefully pick up marketing skills as I go in the next few years. It feels daunting but I would love to make my art into a job and I know I have the skills - just not the marketing skills yet.
High school sweethearts yaasss!
this felt like such a thoughtful, relaxed, face2face chat with you---knowing about your journey!
left-handed painter, yay!
You are amazing Ashleigh, I am following you since you have 2 videos on your channel and I am happy to see that you are growing as an artist day by day and you are allowing your learning process to share with everyone that's what I love about you and your channel.
I always feel good after watching your vlogs and it helps me keep going in my journey as well.
I can’t thank you enough for your kindness and support! I’m so happy sharing my art journey helps others in their journeys too. Wishing you the best 💖
This was really interesting! I have a channel sharing my journey as a full time artist, since I quit my job in banking a year ago. I share everything I'm doing and learning along the way, with lots of advice for beginners, and painting tutorials too! You're an inspiration Ashleigh!
Why am i crying. 🥲 your voice is so soothing and i needed those words. 🥺 omg you came from phil but you are chinese but you actually look like a Filipino!. Nice!.
Aw thank you 🥺💖
watching you painting in watercolors with free hand relaxed me so much even here in Syria we have a lot to struggle about thank u so much
Hello Ashleigh, you are so BEAUTIFUL and thank you for sharing!! I'm SO late in the game as far as wanting to become an Artist because I've fought "perfectionism & fear of failure" for years!! I'm 58 now and to me, age is just a number but, this year I've really wanted to know how can I incorporate learning Art into my college course schedule as well as, family/personal obligations? My soul is truly calling for me to do Art!! Btw your videos are always so calming!!❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
You absolutely can still incorporate art into your college courses and life! So happy you’re following that desire 😊 I appreciate your kind comments and I’m wishing you the best! 💖
@@AshleighKing Aww thank you so much Ashleigh and started following you on Instagram, very inspiring!!❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
You are extremely talented, especially because you are mostly self taught...ignore others! I didn't do art in school. I am also self taught and didn't think my art was any good until others saw it and wanted to buy it as gifts for others. Your process is really good and if you ever decide to do a tutorial without having to explain what you are doing just like what you did today where the process of you painting start to finish is sufficient👍🏽
Sales and good are not the same thing and good art. Sadly, people will buy anything. They know less than you. Don’t fool yourself. A good teacher will open your eyes and make your learning easier and shorter. I am tired of people saying they are self taught and are professional artists. You don’t know what you don’t know.
I enjoy watching your videos about arts since I also love arts ..your videos ,the way you present its calm and interesting. I learned a lot from you .. keep doing great things.. thank you
I really like how detailed your watercolor painting is of that building. Helpful to see how you juxtaposed the brick color with the cool grey accents. I appreciate you explaining your art journey, and your family ancestry. A neat combination of nationalities!
Thanks for sharing.
I am a newbie, who wasn't interested due to a lot of reasons.
Now I have started to learn and am enjoying it.
I follow lessons and workshops. God bless.
So happy to hear that Joyce! Wishing you the best 😊
Breathtaking art and great advice! Needless to say, I subscribed! Thank you 😀
l reall love and picture so very nice
Amazing just to hear your soft voice and the delicate you’re a painting keep going, “talent with out hard work is nothing “ remember that good job .
This video was so relaxing and inspiring! Thank you for sharing with us!!! 💕
Glad you enjoyed it!
Instead your beauty, the way you talk made me feel so calm. Keep up the goodwork.
thank you for sharing! I've just stumbled upon this video and immediately fell in love with your calm and positive vibe :) best wishes to you
I've avoided social media for years because I feel happier when I stay more private. But I am willing to give that up to make a career in art. This summer - after I graduate - I'm going to give TH-cam and social media a serious try.
Sooth calming voice and explaining like its art itself
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I really like this type of video, it was useful and relaxing.Thank you for your advice and success in your journey💕
Yay so happy to hear that! 🥰💖
A fan of yours from Philippines!!!
Your videos always make me emotional🤧💖
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Hello there...I first started out with oils and painting florals. I started out taking floral art classes at Michael's from a gal who studied from a teacher who was connected with Bob Ross. The teacher's style was wet on wet. I took week long classes and in that class I heard about the artist who taught my teacher his style of painting in oils. His name is Gary Jenkins and he had been painting for years. I took many week long classes with him. I then got interested in the Thomas Kincaid style of painting landscapes. I loved those cottages he painted with flowers everywhere. I taught myself by studying his style and his colors he chose. I also bought DVD tutorials from another artist but he painted landscapes in acrylics. That did not stop me. He had a lot to teach in his dvds and books. I just painted what he painted in oils. His name is Jerry Yarnell. I found him on the internet. There is also an artist named Dorothy Dent who paints in oils. She has plenty of books out with instructions as well as tracings of what you are going to paint which are pullouts. She also has dvds of landscape tutorial paintings which are really pretty. She loves painting barns, covered bridges, farm like homes, or woods with paths.
I have always thought flowers looked pretty in watercolor. I bought books on watercolor, books with drawings on watercolor paper. Then I stumbled across two artist who paint botanical florals in watercolor via Patreon. I also like watercolor because the brushes are easier to clean. It took forever to clean my oil brushes. Plus there are no fumes in watercolor. Anyway, you might want to check out those artists who paint in oils and have books/tutorials with pullouts that I mentioned. I do hope this helps.
Degrees are great but I dropped out of college. Built and grew into a sales career with a global manufacture where I’ve passed over in management rolls but they keep coming back to me for ideas, thoughts etc. All good, I out work them and just took home a major industry spotlight award . None of which my managers with degrees can say have
Sending love from the Philippines🇵🇭 thank you so much for your content!
Salamat 🥰
You have a best supporting partner! It’s very rare when a person sacrifices just to make you happy ❤
I have a same situation with my partner. He’s been supporting me for last two years so I can do what I love but I often feel bad and I hope one day I can make a big contribution to our life!
Michael James Smith for oil painting, an English artist on you tube and has an on line art school, love your work and your voice :)
Wow tu acuarela me dio la sensación de que era un reflejo en el agua, muy genial!
Hey, new here. What a beautiful channel! Love your approach and communication skills. So clear and calm. Thank you for sharing with us!💗💖🌸
Hello! That’s so kind of you to say 🥰💖
Je viens, juste, de voir votre vidéo et je suis admirative par votre parcours. Quel courage, quelle détermination, quelle patience. Vraiment on reste vivant quand on a une passion. C'est ça qui vous porte. J'adore vos peintures. Je vous regarde du Sud de la France. I have just seen your video and I am in awe of your journey. What courage, what determination, what patience. Really we stay alive when we have a passion. That's what carries you. I love your paintings.I'm looking at you from South of France.
editing is something i really need to start investing my time in. thanks for this video.
Sometimes simple is beautiful
Thank you for always inspiring me to do my art, Ash! Keep doing it! I love your arts and your personality as well. 💖
Anyways, nice to know that your mother's family side was grew up here in the Philippines, Ash. ☺
Aw that’s so kind Georgina! Where in the Philippines are you from? 😊💖
@@AshleighKing I'm from Dasmariñas Cavite. I don't know if you're familiar with this place. Hehe! How about your mother's fam side? Where place they grew up here in the Philippines? 😊
inspiring! keep crushing dude
I appreciate it Scott!
Real nice work!.. thank you so much for the informations !... continue that way.. greetings from Greece🇬🇷
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hi im a filipino also hehehe ...im an artist too im so inspired your work as an artist, through this little by little my passion starting to ignite, because many years ago i stop oil painting on canvass, thank you po for the inspiration
Thank you for your post and video of the painting, your vibe is kind and considerate.
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I knew you have asian blood/culture. Following your page recently. How I came across your page? I'm a newbie who discovered that I kinda have a talent (I'm so brave to call myself an artist 😁). I'm attending art classes but the first one really didn't help me to learn a lot, but in fairness to her she encouraged me to attend her classes and months after, I'm surprised with the outcome that I'm able to put my ideas, colors, love and turning my stress into positive environment.
You are such a beautiful inspiration to many like me, a beginner to be more inspired doing my New Me! I liked the way you are doing your art, sharing how you are doing it. It looks simple to follow but what I see is the love, time, effort and dedication...you are amazing. Congratulations! Please continue to be an inspiration to people like me.
I wish you always success and success. I love decorative prostrations and I love arts and drawing. For me, it is an amazing and beautiful thing. It is sad to hide our talent and not show it to people. We must continue. I am unable and I am looking for a TH-cam channel that explains what is inside me. I love these things and enjoy watching them. From the bottom of my heart, I follow you from the Middle East, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I love you so much💖💖
This is such a beautiful kind comment! Thank you so much 💖 wishing you the best too!
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Super calming and insightful😯 Your path is so unique and inspiring 💖 When there's a will there's a way and I'm glad you didn't drop doing art because now you're inspiring so many to keep loving and doing art😤💖
Thank you Celine! I’m very glad I found my way back to art too 😊💖
Lovely to know a little bit more about you! Your story is as beautiful and inspiring as your art
That is too kind! Thank you so much 🥰
thanks for sharing. very helpful. i'm more into music or poetry, but your ideas apply across disciplines. Nice!!! Thanks!!!!
Fantastic vlog, Ashleigh! Great job placing art as-a-vocation within reach and encouraging everyone to give their all to what they love !!!
Thank you!! 💖🥰
I just found your channel and I’m very glad I did. You are so well spoken and are multi talented. You are also very smart. You are a very easy person to watch with your art work and it is spectacular. I can’t wait to see more of your videos.
Thank you so much!
@@AshleighKing you’re welcome
me : working in an artstore in germany
"How much you spent on art material?"
Overall.I meet artists every day😘 and I can give you some simple advise "grab the mediumHigh priced stuff. It will pay off in the end."Especially in paints and papers. High-priced paints are most of the time just medium and pigment..a high amount of pigment. While cheap variants are mixed with multiple stuff and fewer pigments. Being a beginner I'd advise people to buy the basic colors of well-established brands than the cheap variant of a no-name company. Simply turn the product around and read what is in it. You will see the difference right away!Plus: if buying a small selection of paints you learn to mix !🥰nice video and good luck
Such great advice! I recently upgraded my oil paints to artist versions and the quality is so worth it 😊
@@AshleighKing Absolutely! May I give you a lil TIP for a nice brand whose quality is really amazing? The German brand Schminke : especially the Norma oil colors are Awesome! They have also for students the 'akademie'quality which is already stunning!
Hi I'm from England! Loved your Watercolour. I haven't used watercolours in years. I stayed on in school til 18, studied Graphic Design but I do love drawing. Never really did anything with it workwise. I did sell one of my drawings on ebay, although not for much but its a start.
For many years I've been moving from temporary job to temporary job but never really settling anywhere except for my last job where I was for 3.5 years. I loved it there but then COVID messed that up and I was unemployed for a while. But I've been looking into side hustles as a way to make extra money. I do a little bit of ebay reselling and have been trying to sell some of my work on there.
I think its great you go out to paint/draw. I actually prefer to use photos as reference. I don't know if you find this but drawing and painting can be quite therapeutic. When you're really focused on something its like meditation.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you.
your video is supperrrrrrr relaxing!!! keep going
Thanks 🥰
Thank you for all your effort creating content and art, you're helping and inspiring a lot of people
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Great arts work and you look Filipina. Thank you for sharing your arts work. You are jalf Chinese and Italy great combination and yiu stay in Philippines . Keep safe amd God bless
you got my subscription, keep creating art and build your channel
This was such a great ....helpful video!!!!
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I think you might like Art With Em, she does loose art and does things like collage art and illustrations.
ommoo.. ur painting 😻🍃luved the way it turned out 💖
Wonderful insights and sharing, great video editing, all the best Ashleigh!
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This was really interesting, great video. 😊
congratulations on pursuing your dream
Oh grqcias por compartir tu experiencia❤😊
I share my artwork online but it's a very slow growth and slow process for me. I am getting a little discouraged, although it's only been a couple years I've been trying harder at my artwork and writing career.
Dari sini aku belajar banyak hal tentang Dunia Seni..
,, Thanks.. Salam Dari Pulau Kalimantan. Indonesia. 😊
Beautiful work you do
Muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de responder a muchas de las preguntas de tu comunidad :)
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Love love 😊
I'm a Filipino ,
I really love your videos ❤️
This is so cool and beautiful artwork dear friend. I love it ❤🤗
Thank you so much friend 🥰💖
I have a similar story I choice finance as my subject only because I was good in accounts I never had an idea of art as a profession. I got depression while I was graduating and after that I don't what happened I changed field I guess 7-8 times I started with Govt exam then 3D modeling then Data visualization courses then SQL course then python course then again web development courses I paid alot of money here and there(parents income). I think I was indecisive and impulsive I don't know why I was very anxious the whole time now we are left with no money, no skills I want to learn and have a career in art but I need money for stability and guidance for art I don't have tools too. I feel like a failure and have had suidical thoughts alot of times. I don't know where I am going to end up.
your voice is beautiful
あなたの考え、言葉に勇気をもらいました🙏
有難う御座います💗✨
I'm just starting my art youtube channel, this video was so helpful thank you
Das wäre super , bei uns nur selten umsetzbar . Weil man dank Klischeedenken , es fast unmöglich ist anerkannt zu werden . In diesem Sinne viel Erfolg und Glück für ihre Zukunft 🌟🍀🤗
Hi this helped I’m 22 and leading to draw thanks
U have such a nice and sweet personality. You inspire me to start my TH-cam channel running again. Love your all videos...Greetings from India....
Ohh I knew that you have an asian blood!! I'm from the Philippines and I love your vlogs
Oh yay!! From where in the Philippines? I want to visit again one day 😊
@@AshleighKing I’m from Manila but my Dad is from Albay / Bicol region. Hope you’ll have the time to visit our country again ☺️
I'm from Iraq 🇮🇶 and I love your work
6:35 I COULDN'T HAVE PUT IT IN BETTER TERMS haha I need bigger letters
you're very relaxing
Parabéns pelo canal. Você é uma grande artista porque nunca para de tentar e é uma grande inspiração pela sua coragem e constância . Te acompanho desde o primeiro video. Obrigada por compartilhar sua jornada. Beijos!!
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excellent art vlog video...love going on this journey with you!!!!!!
Thanks so much Myra! So happy you are too 😊
Wow! New Subscriber here! Your beauty more is Filipina no doubt about it! 🤭 You’ve got a great work! I love it! Keep it up! 👍🏻🥰💐
You are a great artist I'm new to your channel you inspired me to more do arts and improve thanks
I´ve enjoyed your drawing... !!!! Congrats for your talent.
Your paint is beautiful ! Thank you ❤️
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Bravissima Ashleigh! Continua così! 👏🏻👍🏻Ps L'acquerello che ha hai fatto è bellissimo! 😍😍😍 Sei proprio portata per l'acquerello! 🤗Brava! 👍🏻👏🏻
Grazie mille Pamela!! 🥰💖
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